All-Star Athletes Who Are All-Star Dads

Shaquille O'Neal

Shaquille O'Neal, better known as Shaq, is a basketball player turned sports analyst who is regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. At a whopping 7'1" tall, he was basically born to play basketball! He has six kids: Shareef, Shaqir, Me'arah, Taahirah, Amirah, and Myles.

Basketball Life

His second-oldest son, Shareef, is quickly following in his father's footsteps. The 20-year-old is 6'9" and playing basketball for Arizona State. O'Neil never intended for his kids to feel like they have to play basketball, but it does run in their blood! His 18-year-old daughter, Amirah, 17-year-old son, Shaqir, and 14-year-old daughter, Me'arah, are all young basketball stars who play for their school.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.